Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Blythswood High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Nqamakwe, Blythswood High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 103 matric candidates from Blythswood High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 129 | 98 | 76.0% |
| 2024 | 83 | 71 | 85.5% |
| 2025 | 103 | 90 | 87.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Blythswood High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 45 | 31 | 68.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 20 | 17 | 85.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 45 | 23 | 51.1% |
| Life Sciences | 65 | 57 | 87.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 28 | 26 | 92.9% |
| Economics | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 17 | 14 | 82.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 83 | 83 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Blythswood High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Blythswood High School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.